"brahmarakshasa" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: brahmarakshasas [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit ब्रह्मराक्षस (brahmarākṣasa). Etymology templates: {{root|en|sa|बृह्}}, {{bor|en|sa|ब्रह्मराक्षस}} Sanskrit ब्रह्मराक्षस (brahmarākṣasa) Head templates: {{en-noun}} brahmarakshasa (plural brahmarakshasas)
  1. (Hindu mythology) The spirit of an evil Brahmin; a demon, an evil spirit. Wikipedia link: brahmarakshasa Categories (topical): Mythology Synonyms: brahmarakshas
    Sense id: en-brahmarakshasa-en-noun-FaiLEEap Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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